Senior Business Intelligence Analyst
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 01/09/2026
- Closes
- 15/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Business Intelligence Analyst to join the Business Intelligence Team in the Surgery and Cancer Board. The post holder will provide accurate, timely, and complex analytical support, turning data into meaningful information for evidence-based decisions. Strong technical skills in SQL and Excel are essential, along with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences. The role requires working autonomously and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Essential criteria
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Holds a relevant Masters' degree level qualification or equivalent experience.
- Significant experience in an information analysis role
- Experience of working with relational databases
- Experience of using query tool functionality
Desirable criteria
- Experience in an NHS informatics role or other healthcare information environment
- Experience of using Power BI
- Experience of using Epic, including its BI stack, including developing Radar, Slicer Dicer, Reporting Workbench contents
- Membership of a relevant professional organisation (AphA, BCS, DAMA etc.)
- Skills and Abilities
- In depth specialist knowledge of information analysis and the use of information in support of business objectives
- Ability to interrogate databases
- Ability to interpret complex data
- Ability to convert data to management information
- Ability to independently interpret the requirements of information users and present detailed, complex reports that can be understood by a wide audience.
- Understanding of data quality issues and how these relate to the organisation as a whole
- Strong SQL (or equivalent) skills
- Intermediate / advanced use of MS Excel
- Ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines
- Ability to take responsibility for own workload
- Intermediate use of Power BI
- Understanding of income algorithms and financial planning in the NHS
- Understanding of the use of clinical terms and codes within the NHS
- Values
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
- Communication
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate on issues which can be complex and multi-stranded.
- Ability to train other information staff in the use of information systems and analytical tools
- Personal and People Development
- Understanding of rules around information governance, protecting patient data security and confidentiality
- Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
- A commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the workplace and in service delivery and development
- To treat other staff members and patients with respect
- Knowledge and Qualifications
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Holds a relevant Masters' degree level qualification or equivalent experience.
- Significant experience in an information analysis role
- Experience of working with relational databases
- Experience of using query tool functionality
- Experience in an NHS informatics role or other healthcare information environment
- Experience of using Power BI
- Experience of using Epic, including its BI stack, including developing Radar, Slicer Dicer, Reporting Workbench contents
- Membership of a relevant professional organisation (AphA, BCS, DAMA etc.)
- Skills and Abilities
- In depth specialist knowledge of information analysis and the use of information in support of business objectives
- Ability to interrogate databases
- Ability to interpret complex data
- Ability to convert data to management information
- Ability to independently interpret the requirements of information users and present detailed, complex reports that can be understood by a wide audience.
- Understanding of data quality issues and how these relate to the organisation as a whole
- Strong SQL (or equivalent) skills
- Intermediate / advanced use of MS Excel
- Ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines
- Ability to take responsibility for own workload
- Intermediate use of Power BI
- Understanding of income algorithms and financial planning in the NHS
- Understanding of the use of clinical terms and codes within the NHS
- Values
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
- Communication
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate on issues which can be complex and multi-stranded.
- Ability to train other information staff in the use of information systems and analytical tools
- Personal and People Development
- Understanding of rules around information governance, protecting patient data security and confidentiality
- Responsibilities towards pro
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University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Business Intelligence Analyst
The closing date is 15 September 2026
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Business Intelligence Analyst with excellent technical and communication skills to join the Business Intelligence Team in the Surgery and Cancer Board.
Main duties of the job
We provide accurate, timely and complex analytical support to the Board, turning data into meaningful information that all aspects of the business (quality, access standards, productivity, activity, income, research) can utilise to make evidence-based decisions and drive improvements. As such, strong Excel skills, an attention to detail and the ability to expertly interrogate relational databases using SQL is essential. Experience of Power BI is also desirable. Applicants should also be experienced in communicating with technical and non-technical colleagues and be able to cater analytical products to a wide range of audiences. Statistical analysis skills or openness to learn is also desirable.
Whilst the post holder will work closely with the Business Intelligence Partners they should be able to work autonomously, and with minimal supervision where required. The ideal candidate will also possess the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple and competing priorities to
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